Garmin GT17M-THF
Garmin GT17M-THF
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Garmin GT17M-THF
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“I upgraded to the Garmin GT56UHD and the clarity is unbelievable. You can literally see fish moving around structure. Hard Rig Marine helped me pick the right setup and it’s been spot on since day one.”
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GARMIN GT17M-THF (0°): 1 kW Mid-Band CHIRP Thru-Hull Transducer
The Garmin GT17M-THF is a premium, **flush-mounted thru-hull transducer** designed for cruising and sport fishing boats requiring maximum depth performance and minimal drag. This 8-pin unit features powerful **1 kW Mid-Band CHIRP Traditional Sonar (80–165 kHz)**, providing superior target separation and clarity. It delivers reliable depth returns down to **550 meters (1,800 ft) in saltwater** and **730 meters (2,400 ft) in freshwater**. The 0-degree tilt version is specifically designed for hulls with little to no deadrise (0°–7°).
1 KW POWER & MID-BAND CHIRP PERFORMANCE
This transducer is built with a durable stainless steel housing and utilizes Mid-Band CHIRP for an optimum balance of depth penetration and wide coverage area.
KEY SONAR & INSTALLATION FEATURES
- High Transmit Power: **1 kW power output** ensures maximum depth performance, reaching 550m in saltwater.
- Mid-Band CHIRP: The 80–165 kHz frequency range provides excellent sonar sensitivity, low noise, and good separation of targets across beamwidths of **9°–18°**.
- Flush Mount Design: Thru-hull installation offers flush mounting for **minimum drag** and optimum beam orientation.
- Auto-ID Technology: Enables simple plug-and-play operation, automatically configuring the sonar to the transducer being used.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIVITY
The GT17M-THF is built for integration into the Garmin Marine Network and requires professional installation.
- **8-Pin Connector:** Uses the 8-pin connector for power and traditional sonar data output.
- **Deadrise Support:** The 0° tilt version is designed to be flush-mounted on hulls with deadrise angles from **0° to 7°**.
Inverell Boating Centre Expert Note:
The GT17M-THF is a heavy-duty, high-power traditional sonar solution (no scanning capability). The 0° tilt design is critical and **must be matched to a hull with minimal deadrise (0°–7°)** to ensure the beam points straight down. This transducer is also **RapidReturn™ Sonar compatible** for use with the GSD 28 black box.
Specification in detail
Specification in detail
General & Physical
PART NUMBER: 010-02930-00
HOUSING MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
INSTALLATION: Thru-Hull (Flush Mount)
CABLE LENGTH: 15 m (49.2 ft)
SUPPORTED DEADRISE: 0° to 7° (0° Tilt)
INCLUDES: Installation Hardware (Fairing Block not required)
Sonar Capabilities (Traditional Only)
NUMBER OF PINS: 8-pin
SONAR TYPE: Traditional CHIRP (Mid-Band)
TRADITIONAL POWER: 1 kW (1,000 W)
FREQUENCY: 80–165 kHz
MAXIMUM DEPTH: 550 m Saltwater (1,800 ft); 730 m Freshwater (2,400 ft)
BEAMWIDTH: 9°–18°
RAPIDRETURN™ SONAR COMPATIBLE: Yes
Inverell Boating Centre Technical Summary: The GT17M-THF (0°) is a professional-grade 1 kW transducer optimized for deep-water traditional sonar. It is the core component for high-performance fishing systems that require reliable depth returns and compatibility with Garmin's fastest sonar technologies (RapidReturn). The flush-mount design minimizes drag.
Warranty / Availability of Repair Facilities & Parts
Warranty / Availability of Repair Facilities & Parts
AU Warranty / Availability of Repair Facilities & Parts
Garmin Warranty / Availability of Repair Facilities & Parts
On this page, Garmin customers in Australia will find detailed warranty information; information regarding availability of repair facilities and parts including for out-of-warranty service; other important details regarding repair or replacement of a Garmin product; and how to contact Inverell Boating Centre for further information.
On this page
- Limited Warranty
- Availability of Repair Facilities & Parts (Out of Warranty)
- Repair or Replacement of a Garmin Product
- Additional Resources
- Contact for Further Information
Limited Warranty
This warranty is provided by Garmin Australasia Pty Ltd.
Application of Australian Consumer Guarantees
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if they fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
The benefits under this Limited Warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies under applicable law. Phone: 0417 159 205.
One-Year Consumer Products Limited Warranty
Non-aviation products are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin Australasia will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use at no charge for parts or labour (customer responsible for transportation).
Warranty Exclusions
- Cosmetic damage such as scratches, nicks, and dents.
- Consumable parts (batteries, etc.) unless damage occurs due to defects in materials or workmanship.
- Damage from accident, abuse, misuse, water, fire, or external causes.
- Service by non-authorised providers.
- Modifications or altered units without written permission.
- Damage caused by non-Garmin cables or accessories.
Garmin reserves the right to refuse warranty claims for products obtained or used in contravention of local laws. Map accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed.
Warranty Process
- Contact Inverell Boating Centre Support to request an RMA number.
Email: inverellboatingcentre.cwa@gmail.com
Phone: 0417 159 205
Provide your unit serial number, return address, and contact number.
- Ship the unit with RMA number to Garmin or Inverell Boating Centre.
INVERELL BOATING CENTRE
Attn: Warranty / Returns:
10a Swanbrook Rd,
Inverell NSW 2360,
Australia
Availability of Repair Facilities & Parts (Out of Warranty)
Garmin products include complex integrated components. Repairs of parts such as cracked screens or integrated bands may not be possible outside Garmin factory conditions. Therefore, facilities or spare parts may not always be available for repair of such components.
Where an out-of-warranty service is required, Garmin Australasia or INVERELL BOATING CENTRE may offer to sell a replacement unit or Garmin Refurbished product. This applies only to out-of-warranty service and not to consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law.
Repair or Replacement of a Garmin Product
Australian Consumer Law Notice:
- Repair or replacement of goods capable of retaining user data may result in loss of that data.
- Goods presented for repair may be replaced with refurbished goods of the same type rather than repaired. Refurbished parts may be used to repair goods.
Additional Resources
- Parallel imports: accc.gov.au/buying-parallel-imports
- Proof of purchase: accc.gov.au/receipts-proof-of-purchase
- Identifying genuine business: accc.gov.au/identifying-a-genuine-business
Contact for Further Information
For all warranty or out-of-warranty enquiries, please contact:
INVERELL BOATING CENTRE
www.inverellboatingcentre.com
10a Swanbrook Rd, Inverell NSW 2360, Australia
Phone: 0417 159 205

Verified Customer Feedback
Excellent
4.8
/ 5
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“I run dual Garmin units and the thru-hull transducer from Hard Rig gives me crystal bottom lock even at 25 knots. Couldn’t be happier with the setup and advice.”
Shaun K. — Townsville, QLD
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“I was worried about installing a thru-hull model, but the support from Hard Rig was awesome. The Airmar B60 works flawlessly on my fibreglass hull — depth readings are spot on.”
Emily P. — Hobart, TAS
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“Just fitted a GT15M-TM to my tinnie and I’m blown away by the detail. Picks up structure I never knew was there. Shipping was fast and everything came ready to install.”
Darren F. — Perth, WA
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